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Meal Prep Detox Salad

This meal prep detox salad combines quinoa, edamame, kale, cabbage and apple with a delicious sesame ginger dressing. It's packed with plant-based protein and perfect for traveling or an office lunch! Vegan + gluten-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 595 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 3 cups green cabbage chopped
  • 3 cups kale chopped
  • 1 oz bag shelled edamame cooked
  • 1 large apple cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 cup almonds chopped
  • 2 avocados
  • Sriracha optional
Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons tamari
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1-2 large cloves of garlic
  • 1-2" knob fresh ginger
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. While quinoa is cooking cook edamame if you haven't already according to package instructions.
  3. Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. To serve right away: In a large bowl add cooled and cooked quinoa, cabbage, kale, edamame, apple and almonds. Toss to combine. Pour dressing over salad and toss again. Portion into bowls and serve with avocado and a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
  5. To meal prep salad: Add all ingredients to glass storage containers in rows with the dressing separated. Once ready to enjoy, drizzle on dressing, mix well and top with avocado and sriracha if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 salad Calories 595kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Sodium 419mg (17%) Potassium 779mg (22%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 salad
Calories 595kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Potassium 779mg 17%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.